The court acknowledged that being kept from his family was difficult for Shebeshxt but stressed that this was not unique to him. The Polokwane High Court ruled that missing time with his newborn child was a hardship shared by all awaiting-trial inmates, not a special circumstance justifying Lehlogonolo “Shebeshxt” Chauke’s release on bail. The court on Wednesday dismissed Shebeshxt’s bail appeal. Financial disclosures called into questionBeyond the family argument, the court raised concerns about Chauke’s financial disclosures. Medical claims and delay arguments also rejectedChauke’s team argued that an untreated leg injury and delays in his regional court trial also qualified as new facts warranting release.